Nurse Practitioner: Allergy

About the role

The Division of Allergy and Immunology at Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to help expand services and establish a growing presence in the Marietta/Belpre region.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide variety of allergic and immunologic disorders, including environmental allergies, asthma, chronic hives, food and medication allergies, atopic dermatitis, and primary immunodeficiency disorders.
• Utilize specialized diagnostic tools and procedures, such as allergy skin testing, allergen-specific IgE blood testing, patch testing, oral food challenges, oral immunotherapy, and patient-centered education.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced physicians, nurses, and support staff to provide comprehensive care for both pediatric and adult patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that empower patients to better understand and manage their disease.
• Participate in medical team rounds, collaborate with nursing and other healthcare team members, and ensure quality patient care.
• Assist with and facilitate discharge planning, provide consultations, and assist with clinical preceptor duties for APN students.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred
• Licensed as an RN in State of Ohio
• National Certification as a nurse practitioner by nationally accredited organization
• Certificate of authority and certificate to prescribe from Ohio Board of Nursing
• Credentialing as an active member of medical staff and appropriate medical staff privileges
• Current Health Care Provider BLS training
• Individuals hired without an MSN or DNP and those hired without a certificate to prescribe must actively pursue and obtain a MSN or DNP degree/certificate to prescribe

Qualifications

• Curious and compassionate provider with a passion for learning and helping individuals navigate chronic allergic and immunologic conditions
• Enjoys problem-solving, building relationships with patients and families, and working within a collaborative specialty team

Benefits

Includes the opportunity to help establish and grow Allergy and Immunology services in a new region, a collaborative team environment, a strong APP model, a comprehensive 6-month specialty onboarding program, and the ability to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job description.